Ivi Eenmaa (born 2 June 1943) is an

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. She was the head of the

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from 1993 to 1997. After this, she entered politics, becoming a member of the now defunct

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. From 1997 to 1999, she was the

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. She was Tallinn's first and to date only woman mayor. Later, she joined the

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and became the mayor of

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in 2005. In 2007 she was elected to the

Riigikogu The Riigikogu (, from Estonian ''riigi-'', "of the state", and ''kogu'', "assembly") is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. In addition to approving legislation, the Parliament appoints high officials, including the prime minister and chi ...

and left this position.

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Ivi Eenmaa
Parliament of Estonia Women mayors of places in Estonia 1943 births Living people Mayors of Tallinn Members of the Riigikogu, 1999–2003 Members of the Riigikogu, 2007–2011 Members of the Riigikogu, 2015–2019 Members of the Riigikogu, 2019–2023 Estonian Reform Party politicians Estonian Coalition Party politicians 21st-century Estonian women politicians Women members of the Riigikogu Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007 {{Estonia-1999-Riigikogu-politician-stub